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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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Nationwide, families in the bottom quartile — with salaries less than $34,933 — pay the highest percentage of their income. The second quartile includes salaries $34,933 to $65,496; the third quartile spans $65,496 to $116,466; the top quartile earns $116,466 and more.

Low-income students face systemic barriers to college access

By Kayla Dwyer, Editor in Chief • April 26, 2017
Students from low-income backgrounds historically have had difficulties fitting into the higher education equation.
Freshman Brooke Ent is one of a number of Ithaca College students who are paying for college on their own. Ent said she is planning on continuing her education in Germany, where higher education is tuition-free.

Ithaca College students pay for education without parents’ help

By Michael Tkaczevski, Senior Writer • September 16, 2015
Sophomore Darby Carroll is one of a number of students at the college who are putting themselves through school without the help of parents.

College responds to financial aid accusations

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • February 12, 2014
The Ithaca College Office of Financial Services has made changes to its website after being accused of violating the Higher Education Act of 1965 by not clearly stating what forms are and are not required for students to receive federal financial aid.
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